"Hina is a world class athlete and teammate. We are devastated for her, but know she will bring the same focus and determination to her rehab as she does on the pitch. The entire team and club are behind her. We are prepared to support her on her road to recovery and look forward to having her back."
"Sugita, a Japan international and two-time World Cup veteran, joined Angel City from the Portland Thorns in a major trade in September. The Los Angeles-based club had plans to build its midfield around Sugita in 2026."
"At the time, Angel City sporting director Mark Parsons said the team is proud to bring a championship-caliber player to Angel City. Sugita has 51 caps for Japan's national team."
Hina Sugita, a Japan international and two-time World Cup veteran, tore her left ACL and has been placed on Angel City FC's season-ending injury list. Sugita joined the Los Angeles-based club in September 2025 through a trade with Portland Thorns, with Angel City planning to build its midfield around her for the 2026 season. She appeared in four matches before the injury. Head coach Alex Straus expressed support for Sugita's recovery, emphasizing the team's commitment to her rehabilitation. This injury follows a similar setback for teammate Jun Endo, another Japan international who tore her ACL in preseason two years prior and missed significant playing time.
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